Cardiologist

If your patient has an exacerbation of a preexisting condition, acute onset of a new diagnosis or new medication, home health services could be covered 100% by Medicare ifthe patient meets the eligibility requirements.

Diagnosis Supported

  • Post-coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
  • Congestive heart failure (CHF)
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD)
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Cardiac complications
  • Post-myocardial infarction (MI)
  • Pacemakers
  • Automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
  • Angina
  • Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery ( CABS )
  • Heart valve repair and/or replacement
  • Coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and/or stent
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Pre-/post-hea rt transplant
  • Congenital defect repair

Home Care Services May Include

  • Observation and Assessment
  • Management and Teaching
  • Assessment of cardiac complications
  • Pain assessment
  • Auscultation of the heart and respiratory system
  • Instruction regarding the cardiac medication regimen, drug toxicity and possible drug interactions
  • Wound care
  • Instruction regarding exercise and cardiac rehabilitation
  • Diagnostic equipment: pulse oximetry and
    doppler
  • Instruction regarding the prevention of complications, early detection and when to notify a physician
  • Improved Physician follow-up
  • Clinical outcomes feedback
  • Updated (and accurate) clinical assessment data
  • Case management to reduce calls
  • Early detection/intervention for better disease management
  • Streamlined paper process (user friendly).
  • Integrate office Protocols for follow up
  • 30 Day and 60 Day summaries